The NHL released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, marking the league’s first 84-game campaign since 1993-94. The Toronto Maple Leafs open the year with matchups that have big stakes, including a mid-December game against Carolina. The blue line are expected to play a major role in the team’s playoff push, according to recent reports. Forward Nick Robertson shared thoughts on his first few games experience with the team. Preseason player statistics were also made public ahead of the new campaign.